High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Program

The high school equivalency test gives students who left high school before graduating an opportunity to earn a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). The test meets the requirement set by Iowa Code 259A.1 that the diploma shall be issued on the basis of satisfactory competence as shown by tests covering all of the following: Language Arts-Reading, Language Arts-Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

In January of 2014, Iowa began using the HiSET® high school equivalency test developed by Education Testing Service (ETS). View an informational video. The Department of Education will continue to maintain records relevant to students who completed the HSED program prior to the change over.

Interested in Learning More?

If you are interested in learning more about earning your HiSET high school equivalency diploma (HSED), please visit YourFutureStartsHereIowa.org for information and contact information.

Need to Obtain Documentation?

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